Philosophy & Buddhism

Key Stage 5 (OCR H573 Religious Studies A Level)

The A level Religious Studies course involves thinking deeply about what gives life meaning and purpose. Candidates will consider the dilemmas of life, death, relationships, violence and money. The year 1 and year 2 course both involve preparing for 3 examination papers: philosophy of religion, philosophy of ethics and Buddhism.

YEAR 1

Philosophy of Religion (Unit H573/01)

• Ancient philosophical influences on philosophy of religion of Religion
• Soul, mind and body
• Arguments for God based on observation
• The ontological argument
• Religious experience
• The problem of evil

Philosophy of Ethics (Unit H573/02)

• Natural Law
• Situation Ethics
• Kantian Ethics
• Utilitarianism
• Euthanasia
• Business Ethics

Buddhism (Unit H573/06)

• The Buddha
• Taking Refuge
• Samsara
• The three marks of existence
• The four noble truths